Hippocrates embodied the perfect doctor: kind, wise, old, knowledgeable, with a long beard and profound wrinkles around perceptive eyes. At least that is what we’d like to think. While his fame was such to warrant a mention from the likes of Plato and Aristotle, not much is actually known about Hippocrates the father of Medicine. Consequently, he has become the projection of what people ideally want in a physician.

Day 1: Athens

• Day: Arrive at the airport, meet with Coordinator, and transfer to the Hotel accommodations to settle in
• Evening: Welcome dinner
• Meals: Dinner
• Transportation: Airport to accommodations (one group transfer via private coach); accommodations to visits (public transportation and walking); accommodations to dinner (walking)

Day 2: Athens

• Morning: Excursion to the Acropolis and New Acropolis Museum to see one of Athens’ most iconic landmarks
• Afternoon: Visit the Physiopolis, a combination physical therapy and rehabilitation center for a full tour of the facilities
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach transfer)

 

 

Day 3: Athens

• Day: Visit the Anaplasi Medical Rehabilitation Center, including free time to explore the facilities in the afternoon
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach transfer)

 

Day 4: Delphi – Athens

• Day: Depart Athens for Delphi, an ancient archaeological site of enormous historical significance, with an English-speaking local guide. While there, see the ruins of the ancient settlement, visit the museum, and see the Temple of Apollo before returning to Athens for the evening
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach transfer)

 

 

Day 5: One Day Cruise (Poros – Hydra & Aegina Islands) – Athens

• Morning: Depart from the hotel for a day-long cruise excursion to the picturesque islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. The cruise will return to Athens about 12 hours after departure
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations cruise ship (private coach transfer)

 

Day 6: Athens

• Morning: Visit the Iatriko Center of Athens to meet with a team working on physical therapy robotics and with the Orthopedic team. After meeting with the teams, enjoy a tour of the facilities
• Afternoon: Free afternoon to explore Athens with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach transfer)

Day 7: Athens

• Morning: Visit with representatives of a public hospital in Athens OR with the Filoktitis Center in Spata (Attica), a medical rehabilitation and Urodynamic assessment center (pending final approval of availability from visits)
• Afternoon: Free afternoon to explore Athens before the program ends, with La Vida Local cultural activity suggestions available from CISabroad On-Site Program Coordinator
• Evening: Group Farewell Dinner at a local taverna, including a dinner show, in Athens’ old neighborhood of Plaka
• Meals: Breakfast, dinner
• Transportation: Accommodations to visits (private coach transfer)

Day 8: Athens

• Day: Check out of accommodations and transfer to airport for return flight home – Departure
• Meals: Breakfast
• Transportation: Accommodations to airport (one group airport transfer via private coach)

 

“Attention to health is life greatest hindrance„ Plato